I came across an inspiring story about a monastery with a very successful business. It demonstrates that a community can take care of itself without compromising its simple, prayerful way of life.
Despite vows of poverty, they’re millionaire monks
Wisconsin monastery sells printer products online; profits go to charity
Door to the Chapter Room at Malbork
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John, this is an intriguing post. I'm involved with a series of developments around Christian Practices at the moment, including the development of a Network for Ecclesial Entrepreneurs. A lot of the inspiration for that inititive is based on monastic and Anabaptist models. In the UK the controversial monastic product is 'Buckfast' (from Buckfast Abbey), which accounts for 0.5% of all Scottish alcholic beverage sales. The Bruderhof in Robertsbridge is a community in the Hutterian tradition. They have a thriving business selling quality physiotherapy and play equipment.
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